Dispute Resolution

The 3 “M”s. Each has value in and of itself in finding solutions. I published an E-newsletter a few months ago (archived at californiacondoguru.com) on mitigation that was fun. The concept in my mind was triggered by an art teacher

The General Assembly met yesterday (August 3) to consider several issues remaining from the legislative session. Bills that would impact North Carolina’s homeowner and condominium associations weren’t really on the agenda, but one proposal was adopted that has a provision

Understanding what mediation is, how it works, the benefits for all parties, and the types of disputes that can be resolved with mediation, demonstrates how mediation can be an effective alternative to litigation. Read the article………….

The political acrimony in Oakmont deepened Tuesday with calls for the president of the homeowners’ association to step down and a surprise call to ask residents to decide — by popular vote — the future of a terminated pickleball court

Q: If a homeowners association member has a complaint against another homeowner, and the offending homeowner refuses to discuss the issue, can the complaining homeowner appeal to the HOA board to arrange a meeting between the two parties. If a

More than 68 million Americans live in community associations, according to the Community Associations Institute, meaning 1 in 5 of us is required to follow the rules and regulations of a condo, cooperative or homeowners association. According to a 2016

Homeowners in your association are bound to get into disagreements at one time or another. It can be tricky for the board to decide when HOA dispute resolution is necessary, or when they should stay out of it and let

Every Condo Owner – and Board – seeks to live in a harmonious community – one where people have great parties and other events, special assessments don’t happen, and things are great. Unfortunately, that’s not the world we live in.

Condo conflict driving you mad? HOA headaches wearing you down? No cooperation in your Co-op? How do you fix it? Conflict resolution is the solution! With the right training, education, and resources, Associations can reduce the high cost of conflict

The old adage “don’t let one bad apple spoil the bunch” definitely applies in community association living. Unfortunately, conflicts between boards of directors and recalcitrant unit owners are par for the course in associations, so it is incumbent on the

Out of the blue, an irate homeowner launches a smear campaign aimed directly at the board. It’s relentless and focused. The motivation may be some personal grievance, hatred of a board policy, disagreement on how the board does business in

Disputes, as much as they are uncomfortable and inconvent, are inevitable amongst homeowners. It is, therefore, important for HOAs to put in place a HOA dispute resolution plan that they can refer to and enforce in a consistent manner when

Some of the most common neighbor disputes include noise, pets, children, your home’s aesthetic, property boundaries, suspected criminal behavior, building violations, and parking. If you find yourself in one of these sticky situations (and you don’t want to draw the

When it comes to living in a community run by a homeowners association, it’s not always “love thy neighbor.” While HOAs strive to keep a harmonious atmosphere, it turns out that 42 percent of homeowners say they’ve had neighbor disputes,

Pennsylvania lawmakers will discuss a proposed change Tuesday, to how the state handles disputes within private communities. The state House of Representatives plans to reconsider House Bill 595, which would expand the Attorney General’s power to mediate such cases. “There

Starting June 1, 2017, certain small claims disputes will be adjudicated online rather than in a traditional courtroom in British Columbia, thanks to the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), the first online tribunal of its kind in Canada. The CRT is

Neighbor vs neighbor disputes are frequently a part of life in community associations. Common examples may include an owner allowing his dog to use his neighbor’s yard or an owner dumping trash on his neighbor’s yard. Although they may initially

One of the most common issues that a Condo Board member faces is resolving Condo Association disputes. As a Board member, you are a combination of a legislator and an executive, so your job is often the role of mediator,

Unfortunately, being a friendly neighbor will not always result in a resolution. Let us assume at this point that you have tried to be positive and work with your neighbor to solve issues which are concerning you. Notwithstanding your best

B.C. residents will soon be able to sidestep a physical courtroom and fight many small claims disputes online. Starting June 1, the Ministry of Justice says the Civil Resolution Tribunal will begin accepting small claims cases involving amounts of $5,000

Notwithstanding your best efforts and those of other members within the community, conflict is bound to happen. The key to resolving this conflict without the need for expensive attorneys or hateful battles is in how the conflict is addressed. While

Community Managers wear many hats in their business relationship with the Associations they manage. They act as a liaison, a resource, and a consultant to help the Association Boards they serve to make decisions. Community Managers have the tough job

On Monday, CBC brought you the story of Jayne Pilot, a Brampton woman who was handed a court summons from her condo board for what she describes as minor backyard infractions — an extra patio chair, and two oversized flowerpots.

In every community, there comes a time where there might be a neighbor-to-neighbor dispute. Typically, these differences stem from a noise complaint, landscaping violations, parking violations or a misuse of a common area. In every instance, it is the hope

You’ve prepared for your hearing and held your hearing – now it’s time for you to decide the outcome. This is the judgment and penalty phase of the hearing process. Unlike the other phases, in this phase, you’re dealing with

No one wants strife in their life. We especially want peace where we live. Conflict may be inevitable (in the proximity of Community Association living), but combat is optional. Disputes in Community Associations are disagreements among people. Disagreements can arise

Community Managers wear many hats in their business relationship with the Associations they manage. They act as a liaison, a resource, and a consultant to help the Association Boards they serve to make decisions. Community Managers have the tough job

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania said an occupancy agreement, not an operation agreement, was the key document in deciding the fate of a residential dispute action centered around a condominium in Philadelphia’s affluent Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Read the article…………….

When people live in close proximity, as with homeowner association common wall living, lifestyle clashes are more likely. Noise is the most common complaint followed closely by odors, health and sanitation issues, cigarette smoke and curb appeal. The board is

When homeowners live in close proximity, as in a gated community, condo complex or other HOA-managed community, disputes over common areas are bound to arise. Tempers can flare, leading to unnecessary conflict and problems between residents and Board members. In

Alternative dispute resolution or “ADR” was developed over the last twenty years in an attempt to resolve disputes quicker and cheaper than traditional litigation. ADR has two distinct forms: mediation and arbitration.

From the trivial to the controversial, disputes between homeowners and their HOAs rile up tempers like few other topics in Arizona, whether the argument is about property upkeep, paint color or where homeowners can park their cars. In Laveen, there

House Bill 5980 would amend …. the Michigan Condominium Act, and require that all disputes between co-owners and/or the Association, including those that involve the interpretation of the condominium documents, be submitted to mediation

Q: Recently I got a letter from my homeowner’s association stating that I owe money that I know I paid. My management company is not the easiest to deal with. What specifically do I need to do to clear this

Hardly anything generates more buzz and quarrel within community associations than the annual board of director elections. During the annual meeting and election season, numerous legal inquiries are made regarding the law on the election process, election disputes and challenging

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has rankled several lawyers by holding a hearing Wednesday on whether to seek and certify outside lawyers to handle condominium association disputes.

After a lifetime in law enforcement, Ron Cacciatore now finds himself on the other end of a criminal investigation, one with roots in the most mundane of South Florida scraps – a homeowner association dispute

Chances are that the word “conflict” carries a negative connotation that makes you cringe. But, don’t be put off by conflict among your HOA Board members. If you allow conflict to reign, it can be a source of destruction. Managed

Determining the correct forum for any given dispute involving a Florida condo association or HOA can be confusing. Often times the board members, licensed managers and unit owners are unsure of where a dispute will be resolved if a party

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